it's used for search and rescue. if you want to see the parade in person it starts here at mark and second streets at 11:00 a.m. i will march to civic center plaza and end about 3:00 this afternoon. market street will be closed, as will cross street. but as the parade passes the streets will slowly reopen. some muni lines will be affected by the parade so plan ahead. why not come out and see the parade, show your support to those who provided our freedom for us. it's a beautiful day. amounts chilly but a great day to come out and support our veterans. reporting live in san francisco, abc7 news. >>> thank you. ash she mentioned, more than 100 homeless veterans have signed up to walk in san francisco's parade through saint anthony's dining room. at saint anthony's about 20% of the 3,000 people who get a hot meal every day are vets. at the end of the day saint anthony's will give gift bags to homeless vets. it will include clothes and toiletries from the downtown veterans administration clinic. >>> this morning at 10:00